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©Lenka Lexová What cultural opportunities are there? go to the cinema go to the theatre go to museums go to exhibitions go to concerts go to art galleries

©Lenka Lexová Talk about yourself Is culture a part of your life? Do you keep up with contemporary culture? How often do you attend cultural events? What cultural opportunities are there in your home town? What cultural events do you attend with you class?

©Lenka Lexová Cinema What type of movies do you usually watch? – comedies, thrillers, musicals, horror movies, dramas, historical films, romantic comedies, animated films, documentaries Who is your favourite actor or actress or director? What is your favourite film? Why? Where do you watch films? Which do you prefer? – at the cinema, on television, on DVD, on the, internet – I like to stay at home, I can watch what I want, I can go out with my friends, the seats are more comfortable, the sound and picture quality is better

©Lenka Lexová At the cinema

©Lenka Lexová Theatr e Do you often go to the theatre? Where have you been? What is the difference between watching a play at the theatre and watching a movie at the cinema or on TV? Which do you prefer? What types of performances can you see in a theatre? – pantomimes, operas, musicals, ballet, comedy, revues, cabaret, dramatic monologues, poetry readings

©Lenka Lexová At the theatre

©Lenka Lexová Art Where do you go to see art? – paintings, sculpture, photography and installations… in museums, galleries, art spaces, exhibition spaces, in parks, on the street, in cafes Which type of art do you prefer? – paintings, landscapes, portraits, historical scenes, classical scenes, religious scenes, realistic sculpture, abstract sculpture, photos of real life, nature – Impressionist, Surrealist, Cubist, Abstract Expressionist art Where can you see art in your home town? Who are your favourite painters, sculptors and photographers? Why do you like them?

©Lenka Lexová At a museum

©Lenka Lexová Music What types of musical performances do you attend? – rock, jazz, hip hop, classical... concerts – recitals, outdoor festivals, summer festivals Where are these events organized? – at concert halls, entertainment centres, sports halls, pubs, clubs, parks What styles of music do you like? And what don’t you like? – classical music, rock, pop, jazz, soul, blues, hip hop, folk Do you play a musical instrument?

©Lenka Lexová Musical instruments

©Lenka Lexová Artists

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©Lenka Lexová Festivals in Britain